Autumn – My favourite season for photo shoots!

27th September 2021

Here we are, it’s Autumn once again!

This year seems to have flown by and stood still all at the same time! Those months of homeschooling seem to be a distant memory now and feelings of wanting to snuggle up in cosy clothes have hit. On a personal note the beginning of this year saw us deciding to grow our family and now here I sit at 19 weeks pregnant preparing for the arrival of our fourth baby.

Autumn just happens to be my FAVOURITE season – for sessions and family time. So it’s the perfect time to wrap things up before maternity leave. (Don’t worry, I’ll be using so keep in touch days for some Bluebell shoots, can’t resist those!)

 


Why do I love to shoot in Autumn so much?

Well, it’s gorgeous! The leaves are changing colour and falling to the ground – endless fun for children (and adults!) I love the sound of the leaves as they crunch underfoot and the cool air hitting my face on a chilly morning. Dragon breath and rosy cheeks, misty mornings and early sunsets.

 

family photo shoot Essex

Golden hour sessions will take place much earlier during the Autumn/Winter months. So if you’ve been putting it off because it’s been too late for your little ones, now is the time to get booked in!

Don’t rule out a trip to the beach for your autumn shoot – This beautiful morning was spent at Walton on the Naze.

My most popular booking choice for autumn tends to be my Mini Photo Shoot. You can read more about my shooting options and book HERE.


What to wear?

Clothing wise it’s all relatively easy too – pick your favourite jumpers and layer up underneath! Pop on those welly boots and head to the woods. Add some hats and scarves – colourful or muted autumnal tones – it’s up to you!

In fact I’ve even put together a Pinterest board of ideas to help you out if you’re unsure. You can view that HERE. Please remember though that there are no rules! I can guide you with clothing (in fact I love helping you shop!) but ultimately your photo shoot is all about the love and fun you share as a family. You absolutely do not have to rush out to the shops to purchase new outfits for all your family members! This is simply a guide to give you an idea of colours and styles that look great.

Remember that I am always here to assist you. I welcome messages (Email/Facebook Page/Instagram/Whatsapp) of clothing choices – Place your family outfits side by side on a bed or show me some choices for each family member.


Top tip : Introduce any new clothing items to your children before our shoot day. Not only does this ensure that it fits properly, it also means that it is familiar to them. I find that this is particularly important for older children – you could even prepare a couple of choices so that they feel part of the decision making process.

autumn photo shoot

Chunky knits are always a winner!

Welly boots and coats are totally fine too!


Please remember that YOUR photo shoot is all about YOUR family. The most important thing is that you have lots of fun and we capture your connections.


 

Coming Up…

On Thursday 14th October I’ll be visiting Nurture & Sling run by Little Love Harts and Beautiful Bonds. I’m looking forward to experiencing the session myself (can’t wait to bring my own little one along next year!) and speaking to some of you about the services I offer. I’ll also be running some Mini Taster Shoots – perfect for Christmas Gifts! You can book HERE but please remember that these are exclusive group rates and you must be booked onto the Nurture & Sling session too – There’s a direct link to them in my booking link.

 

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